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Nagano Shrine

Ootomo Shrine

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大伴神社

Ancient shrine in Nagano with imperial ties, dedicated to important deities.

Ootomo Shrine
Komoro no kaze CC0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • An ancient Shikinaisha shrine mentioned in historical records.
  • Dedicated to Amenoshihomimi no Mikoto.
  • Connected to Ootomo Takehi's descent in Emperor Keiko's 40th year.
  • Associated with Tsukuyomi no Mikoto's arrival on a dragon horse.

What to see

  • Site of the former imperial Mochizuki Pasture.
  • Learn about the Mochizuki clan who managed the pasture.
  • Discover the history of horses praised in Ki no Tsurayuki's poem.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

長野県佐久市望月字御桐谷227 Open in Google Maps

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